FMC Technologies Inc.
Houston, has appointed Peter D. Kinnear as executive vice-president with responsibility for the company's energy production systems and energy processing systems businesses, and Charles H. Cannon as senior vice-president with continuing responsibility for the foodtech and airport systems businesses. Additionally, John T. Gremp and Tore Halvorsen have been appointed vice-presidents, both reporting to Kinnear, with responsibility for the energy production systems business. Gremp is responsible for the Western Hemisphere, based in Houston; and Halvorsen's responsibilities cover Eastern Hemisphere, based in Kongsberg, Norway. Robert L. Potter was named vice-president for energy processing systems, also reporting to Kinnear.
Kinnear joined FMC Technologies' predecessor organization in 1971.
FMC Technologies Inc. is a global leader providing technology solutions for the energy, food processing, and air transportation industries. The company operates 32 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries, and employs approximately 8,600 people.
Cormon Ltd.
Aberdeen, has opened a new regional office in Abu Dhabi, providing a service and support hub for the Middle East region, led by regional manager Karen Barclay.
Cormon Ltd. provides a range of products, field services, and solutions for managing corrosion and erosion in oil and gas production assets.
Oceaneering International Inc.
Houston, has announced its acquisition of the drill support remotely operated vehicle (ROV) business from Stolt Offshore SA. The acquisition includes 34 work class ROVs, 10 observation class ROVs, ancillary equipment, and related contracts and employees.
Oceaneering International Inc. is an advanced applied technology company providing engineered services and hardware to customers operating in marine, space, and other harsh environments.
Navigant Consulting Inc.
Burlington, Mass., has announced that Albert M. Ferrer has joined the company as managing director of generation services in the energy practice.
Ferrer has more than 30 years of experience in the electric utility and energy industries, and was formerly a senior vice-president with Stone & Webster Management Consulting.
Navigant Consulting Inc. is a specialized independent consulting firm providing litigation, financial, restructuring, energy, and operational consulting services to government agencies, legal counsel, and large companies facing substantial regulatory or structural change.
Ødegaard A/S
Copenhagen, has announced the establishment of an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, headed by Phil Beale as regional director.
Beale is an honors graduate in geology from Nottingham University, and has extensive experience in the Asia Pacific market.
Ødegaard is a leading provider of software and service products for extraction of rock properties from seismic data through seismic inversion for seismic reservoir characterization in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA)
Cambridge, Mass., has announced that Paul Markwell has joined the organization as director in the firm's global oil markets group, responsible for business development efforts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Markwell, based in the UK, holds a BS with honors in physics from Imperial College, London, and an MBA from Henley Management College. He has over 20 years of international industry experience.
Cambridge Energy Research Associates is a leading advisor to major North American and international companies, financial institutions, and organizations, delivering strategic knowledge and independent analysis on energy markets, geopolitics, industry trends, and strategy.
